Manager, Machine Operator Qualifications 1

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

 

The primary work location for this role can be based in CPKC's Southern Region: Shreveport, Texarkana, Dequeen, Wylie, TX, etc.   

 

Purpose of the position:

The Manager Machine Operator Qualifications will train, mentor, and evaluate Engineering employees on skill level and ability, track training record and recommending potential training requirements. The successful candidate will record, process and track qualification / disqualification of engineering employees.

 

Position Accountabilities:

•  Develop continuous improvement opportunities through training and technical support
• Guide, monitor, evaluate or train CPKC employees to operate work equipment
• Document and process employee qualification or disqualification of Machine Operators
• Plan, schedule and track approved training classes associated with machine operators
• Implements, educates, and provides support to employees contributing to improved safety
• Champion positive working relationship employees to ensure/understand performance requirements of inspections and preventative maintenance per current instructions
• Manage and mentor a Unionized Trainer-Mentor if/when required
• Apply the collective agreement
• Stop unsafe work practices and behavior
• Evaluate the skill levels against set parameters for Machine Operators

 

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
• Minimum 5 years production crew or work equipment maintenance experience
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering/mechanical field operations and production crews
• Knowledge of Maintenance of Way equipment operation and safety procedures
• CPKC Operating Rules & Track Safety Rules qualified
• Knowledge/understanding of Collective Bargaining Agreement related to qualification/ disqualification of machine operator positions
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Strong verbal and written Interpersonal abilities
• People leadership
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to coordinate and influence at different levels of the organization
• Dedicated to regulatory & standards compliance, and operations flex